While it may be some time before America embraces P3 at the same level as other countries, it is safe to say that P3 will be an important part of America’s answer to the current transportation infrastructure crisis.

Under the Communications Act, intentional interference with radio waves is prohibited, and can result in fines; the FCC is currently using the Act to stop hotel chains from engaging in this type of activity.

These recent developments demonstrate that when assessing cybersecurity risks businesses must think beyond the consumer data breach lawsuits that dominate the headlines and consider potential claims from business partners and shareholders.

The patchwork of laws both on a state and local level presents real challenges to businesses and may be a precursor to future local level efforts to create new areas of employee rights and potential causes of action.